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San Diego should treat Darvish’s potential comeback as a bonus, not a requirement, after his latest comments.
Tremayne Person|
As the Padres dropped Game 3 of the NLWC to the Chicago Cubs, it marked the start of what would be a tumultuous offseason for A.J. Preller and the front office.
Will Lockwood|
Why is the starter market crawling? Cease’s contract, QO penalties, and trade options are squeezing the Padres’ path to a rotation upgrade.
Tremayne Person|
Baz cost four prospects and a premium pick. That kind of overpay changes how teams should approach Nick Pivetta, and why the Padres shouldn’t blink.
Tremayne Person|
Luis Robert Jr. keeps landing in Padres rumor cycles for one reason: the ceiling is loud. The question is whether the gamble is worth it.
Tremayne Person|
Sung-mun Song’s signing adds real infield flexibility. Suddenly Jake Cronenworth’s role (and long-term fit) in San Diego feels like a question mark as the Padres weigh roster math, playing time, and trade possibilities.
Will Lockwood|
If Santa brings just one present to the Padres, here’s what San Diego needs. A big, impact bat.
Andy Johnson|
San Diego’s quickest depth win might be a low-cost righty bat who punishes lefties and gives the bench real late-inning bite.
Tremayne Person|
Song’s KBO numbers jump off the page, but his real value to the Padres may be how many lineup problems he can solve.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres have talent, but the 2026 lineup still needs answers. We’re projecting the starters and the batting order… before it’s sensible.
Will Lockwood|
Cardinals trade fallout could create the exact opening the Padres need for their next upgrade. Here’s why San Diego should be lurking.
Will Lockwood|
The Padres signed a veteran lefty to a minor-league deal after he reportedly touched 102.7 mph this offseason.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres’ first-base stopgap mashed after the deadline, but the Pirates just made sure he won’t be back in 2026.
Tremayne Person|
Padres pitching prospect Miguel Mendez may just be the next great San Diego arm. A.J. Preller seems to think so.
PJ Potter|
The Padres may not be done. An ESPN analyst thinks San Diego is plotting a major rotation upgrade — and the target list is spicy.
Will Lockwood|
The San Diego Padres, almost shockingly, brought Michael King back to Southern California on a three-year deal. The reason King was all in on his return? He thinks the Padres can win a World Series right now.
PJ Potter|
Confused by the Sung-Mun Song contract? Same. Let’s untangle the salaries, options, bonuses, and what it means for San Diego’s payroll.
Tremayne Person|
San Diego needs pop and a true first baseman. The Red Sox’s latest move could make Triston Casas the perfect trade target.
Tremayne Person|
Michael King re-signing with the Padres feels like smart roster-building for once, with upside and flexibility baked in.
Will Lockwood|
The Padres almost had a massive scare during the winter meetings, and it is not because the front office left without making any big-name signings. It was becau
Will Lockwood|
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